Background/objectives: This study aims to investigate the demographic and clinical characteristics of rosacea within the North Jordan population, focusing on Fitzpatrick skin types III and IV. The intent is to address gaps in dermatological research concerning ethnic and racial variations in rosacea's presentation and impact.
Methods: We conducted a retrospective cohort analysis at the dermatology department of King Abdullah University Hospital, North Jordan, reviewing medical records of patients diagnosed with rosacea from January 2013 to December 2023.
Oncologic disorders, such as lung adenocarcinoma, can intricately interplay with the coagulation cascade, often leading to thromboembolic events, of which deep vein thrombosis (DVT) stands out prominently. In this report, we present a unique case of a 50-year-old non-smoking Jordanian male who exhibited bilateral DVT as an unexpected preliminary manifestation of an aggressive lung adenocarcinoma. Although the patient did not possess common risk factors for DVT, the bilateral presentation drew attention to the possibility of an underlying malignancy.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFWe report a unique case of a 53-year-old male with idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH), predominantly affecting overweight young women. The patient, known to have diabetes mellitus, familial Mediterranean fever, and dyslipidemia, presented with blurred vision and throbbing headaches. Clinical examination, brain MRI/MRV, and a lumbar puncture confirmed the IIH diagnosis.
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